LookingToBuyAFord Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 The car (2012 base SE) has about 75,000 miles on it and a few minor bumps and superficial marks. I am struggling of a way to word the description so the transmission issue does not scare away any buyers. We’ve taken the car in multiple times and always fixed under warranty but it’s not fixed. It drives okay, you can just feel a little hesitation in the transmission when accelerating and a little high pitched whine at high speeds. Any advice? Also how much do you think I could get for it? Less mileage but an older car. I am thinking about $3,800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) Good luck, I ended up trading in and glad I did. Word is out about the transmissions, and buyers are avoiding these cars. Edited December 17, 2020 by 630land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Yeah, I traded in my 2014 when I got my Ranger and only got $4k for it. Mine was an SE hatchback but had leather heated seats and the upgraded 17" wheels. Had ~ 60k miles and was in great condition, but did have a minor accident on the CarFax.. I couldn't in good conscience sell it to someone with that transmission. I figured if it was sold via a dealership, the buyer would at least have the option of a warranty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 12 hours ago, Anthony said: Yeah, I traded in my 2014 when I got my Ranger and only got $4k for it. Mine was an SE hatchback but had leather heated seats and the upgraded 17" wheels. Had ~ 60k miles and was in great condition, but did have a minor accident on the CarFax.. I couldn't in good conscience sell it to someone with that transmission. I figured if it was sold via a dealership, the buyer would at least have the option of a warranty. More like it went straight to auction and ended up on some third rate used car lot to be sold to some unsuspecting kid as his or her first car..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) On 12/19/2020 at 5:42 AM, twintornados said: More like it went straight to auction and ended up on some third rate used car lot to be sold to some unsuspecting kid as his or her first car..... It got sold at the same dealer. They listed it at $8.5k and it sold. I found out when I got my warranty reimbursed and verified it with a VIN check (my original sale in 2015 and the listing from the same dealer in 2019): Edited December 20, 2020 by Anthony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 18 hours ago, Anthony said: It got sold at the same dealer. They listed it at $8.5k and it sold. I found out when I got my warranty reimbursed and verified it with a VIN check (my original sale in 2015 and the listing from the same dealer in 2019): That's good...they usually go the other route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodpkd Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Tell them the truth. It is easy to reduce the shutter. Read "Focus trans shutter" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookingToBuyAFord Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Got an offer for $4000 usd including the winter tyres. Originally listed for $4700. the potential buyer brought her mechanic along who listed that a ball bearing had to be replaced, sensor has to be replaced and the front brakes had to be fixed and he would do the fixing- he estimated 4-5 hours of his time. while I’m sure going through a shop would be more expensive- I don’t think all that work would cost $600. especially considering I am throwing in snows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Take it and run. Listed for $4,700 assumes you are going to have some wiggle room in price. $4k is fine for a 9 year old compact car that has well known questionable quality issues. Edited January 24, 2021 by Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookingToBuyAFord Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 We did - Happy to get rid of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Wonder what DCT Focuses are now worth in this 2022 "sellers market"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daytona Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 On 2/24/2022 at 10:59 PM, 630land said: Wonder what DCT Focuses are now worth in this 2022 "sellers market"? I think $2-4k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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